https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5 If you could share 2 things that work in your class that you wish you would have started using year 1, what would they be? en-us 2023-01-19 16:43:53 UTC 2025-10-06 01:58:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f916.png ppierre2 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455453087 Set expectations and stick to them for all students. Fair = Trust]]> 2023-01-24 23:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455453087 ppierre2 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455453826 Have kids do the heavy lifting. Give them autonomy in the class. They CAN do it.]]> 2023-01-24 23:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455453826 abradle11 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458376 I started a money reward system for behavior, participation, and work completion. If I earn a paycheck for showing up and working then they deserve a paycheck too! I did a big class store every other month where they could spend their money. ]]> 2023-01-24 23:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458376 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458454 2023-01-24 23:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458454 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458485 Have kids track their own learning goals]]> 2023-01-24 23:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458485 ahamrick8 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458684 Having classroom jobs where I do not need to tell, ask, or pick a student when the responsibility/help is needed. ]]> 2023-01-24 23:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458684 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458724 Clear expectations....build a classroom community and revisit/revise often ]]> 2023-01-24 23:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458724 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458774 2023-01-24 23:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458774 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458816 2023-01-24 23:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458816 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458882 Giving students lots of time to build relationships with each other. ]]> 2023-01-24 23:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455458882 cmeyer111 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459030 Remember that you are learning and it is okay to not know something YET.]]> 2023-01-24 23:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459030 ktapio https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459049 Exit Directions: They have been a life saver! No more: "what do I do next?"]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459049 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459058 Our kids are still kids and need to play! Have fun with them. Bring out the puppets. :) ]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459058 abradle11 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459161 Giving space for students to share their thoughts and dreams, fears, and daily lives brought us much closer as a community. ]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459161 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459181 Don't be afraid to talk to parents--you are all on the same team to support their kids.]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459181 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459199 Give the students MORE responsibility because it teaches them to believe in themselves and builds confidence.]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459199 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459260 I want to have my students follow expectations because they want to and it feels good.]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459260 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459279 Being fair doesn't always mean being the same with all students. Students need different needs at different times.]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459279 ktapio https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459280 Make some time for fun! Thank you Ms. Patrice for the minute to win it!]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459280 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459359 2023-01-24 23:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459359 ahamrick8 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459425 I didn't use these the first two years. Also, I have chimes and a percussion instrument. I wish I had started with those.]]> 2023-01-24 23:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459425 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459431 2023-01-24 23:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459431 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459899 Carve out a minute or 2 of 1:1 time to build the relationships with students (transitions, specials, lunch, recess).  They really appreciate it and feel the love]]> 2023-01-24 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459899 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459917 2023-01-24 23:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455459917 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460016 Criss Cross timeout, students sit in criss cross apple sauce for 10 seconds without talking and eyes on the teacher. If they are unable to finish, then the 10 seconds start over.]]> 2023-01-24 23:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460016 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460193 Check in with as many kids in the morning as possible. Let them know you care, check to see that they ate and have what they need to succeed for the day.]]> 2023-01-24 23:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460193 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460247 I wish I would've given my first class a playlist of their favorite songs. I've done that every single year since and it's worked great with creating a fun and uplifting community. ]]> 2023-01-24 23:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460247 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460256 A group commitment to honor our agreements and to recognize that perfection isn't the expectation but how we respond, react and support each other is. 
 ]]> 2023-01-24 23:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460256 ahamrick8 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460381 When I started out, I did not do this, but a principal required it at one school. We all had to call every family (or at least attempt to) before the school year got rolling to introduce ourselves and answer any possible questions.]]> 2023-01-24 23:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455460381 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455461552 I wish I would've had a consistent morning meeting. I've had the same format from year 2 on, and it's helped to, again, create great community values. ]]> 2023-01-24 23:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455461552 ahamrick8 https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455461919 This is time when I do not have to teach. We can talk and kids ask the questions they don't always have time to ask in class. Sometimes, it has helped me to know about kids and their home lives.]]> 2023-01-24 23:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ppierre2/guh47krugnx21jc5/wish/2455461919